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December 14, 1991 · Cessna 185 · N2212T
Ketchikan, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Location
Ketchikan, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N2212T
Operator
Gerald O Brien Salazar
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA019
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF BEHIND ANOTHER AIRPLANE, BOTH WITH A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE. THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER REACHING ABOUT 350 FEET AGL, BECAUSE OF THE LOW CLOUDS, HE BEGAN TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE. WHEN HE REDUCED POWER TO STOP THE CLIMB, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED. HE ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A STEEP 180 DEGREE DESCENDING TURN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING INTO THE WIND. THE AIRPLANE HIT THE WATER IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE BEFORE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE MANEUVER.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF BEHIND ANOTHER AIRPLANE, BOTH WITH A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE. THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER REACHING ABOUT 350 FEET AGL, BECAUSE OF THE LOW CLOUDS, HE BEGAN TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE. WHEN HE REDUCED POWER TO STOP THE CLIMB, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED. HE ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A STEEP 180 DEGREE DESCENDING TURN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING INTO THE WIND. THE AIRPLANE HIT THE WATER IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE BEFORE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:01 AKST
Nearest AirportKetchikan Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN2212T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald O Brien Salazar
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:57
Weather SourceWFAC